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Weather & Climate in El Colorado, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
El Colorado has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 259 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 676 feet.
Temperature
77°F Jan (25°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 79.2°F |
| 47% above US avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 259 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 676 ft (206 m) |
| Area | 16.2 sq mi (42.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 52/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 15.7156°N, 96.4786°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,368 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.5.
| Sep 30, 1999 | 15 km W of San Baltazar Loxicha, Mexico | M7.5 | 62 km | 61 km |
| Jun 23, 2020 | 9 km SE of Santa María Xadani, Mexico | M7.4 | 54 km | 20 km |
| Jul 4, 1994 | 108 km SSW of La Barra de Colotepec, Mexico | M6.5 | 129 km | 15 km |
| Feb 3, 1998 | 2 km E of Benito Juárez, Mexico | M6.4 | 27 km | 33 km |
| Mar 19, 1996 | 21 km WSW of Bajos de Chila, Mexico | M5.9 | 90 km | 33 km |
| Feb 19, 2018 | 4 km SSE of Santiago Tetepec, Mexico | M5.9 | 148 km | 22 km |
| Feb 9, 2010 | 8 km E of Santa María Colotepec, Mexico | M5.7 | 45 km | 40 km |
| Sep 16, 2017 | 11 km SSE of Salina Cruz, Mexico | M5.6 | 149 km | 35 km |
| Jun 7, 2002 | 4 km N of Santa Catarina Loxicha, Mexico | M5.6 | 52 km | 33 km |
| Feb 26, 1996 | 21 km SSW of San José del Progreso, Mexico | M5.5 | 144 km | 33 km |
| Oct 11, 2002 | 29 km SSE of El Coyul, Mexico | M5.5 | 84 km | 33 km |
| Jul 24, 2020 | 26 km SSE of Crucecita, Mexico | M5.5 | 54 km | 11 km |
| May 25, 2022 | 12 km WNW of Santa María Zapotitlán, Mexico | M5.5 | 75 km | 34 km |
| Jun 14, 2017 | 57 km SSW of La Barra de Colotepec, Mexico | M5.5 | 87 km | 14 km |
| Jan 13, 2004 | 15 km SSW of San Jerónimo Coatlán, Mexico | M5.5 | 66 km | 28 km |
| Mar 5, 2025 | 60 km SSE of Santa Gertrudis Miramar, Mexico | M5.5 | 149 km | 29 km |
| Apr 10, 2016 | 5 km ESE of Santa Cruz Ozolotepec, Mexico | M5.5 | 45 km | 25 km |
| Aug 5, 2002 | 3 km SSW of Tapanalá, Mexico | M5.4 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Apr 4, 1999 | Oaxaca, Mexico | M5.4 | 102 km | 33 km |
| Mar 20, 1996 | 13 km SW of Santiago Cuixtla, Mexico | M5.4 | 88 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
15 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Erick | Category 4 | 138 mph | 88 km |
| 2024 | John | Category 3 | 121 mph | 214 km |
| 2022 | Agatha | Category 2 | 109 mph | 13 km |
| 2022 | Bonnie | Category 1 | 86 mph | 258 km |
| 2017 | Max | Category 1 | 92 mph | 281 km |
| 2013 | Barbara | Category 1 | 81 mph | 244 km |
| 2012 | Carlotta | Category 2 | 109 mph | 27 km |
| 2011 | Hilary | Category 1 | 81 mph | 241 km |
| 2006 | John | Category 2 | 109 mph | 253 km |
| 1998 | Lester | Category 2 | 104 mph | 135 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 4 | 132 mph | 45 km |
| 1997 | Rick | Category 2 | 92 mph | 24 km |
| 1996 | Douglas | Category 1 | 86 mph | 240 km |
| 1989 | Cosme | Category 1 | 81 mph | 290 km |
| 1984 | Boris | Category 1 | 75 mph | 266 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.6 m (5 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2020 | OFF COAST OF OAXACA | Earthquake | 1.6 m | 10 | 54 km |
| 1965 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 6 | 97 km |
| 2022 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 75 km |
| 1928 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 4 | 69 km |
| 1928 | MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 41 km |
| 1870 | PUERTO ANGEL, MEXICO | Earthquake | — | 24 | 40 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 9.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 6.2 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 8.2 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 9.1 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 0.2 in |
El Colorado has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 77°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 42.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.3") and January the driest (0.2").